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Positive signs were followed by setbacks, demonstrating why expectations needed to be tempered.

Also, if I had known that each of my applications might have joined a stack of anywhere from a few to tens of others, I would have tempered my expectations.

As lawmakers introduced bills that tighten up abortion rights and further affirm California as the Trump antithesis, California leaders were more tempered in their messaging and put their focus on bipartisan pocketbook issues.

Studies show that omega-6 intake should be limited and tempered by consuming omega-3 fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory.

But that fear is tempered by the possibility of an improved economy under Trump and more work.